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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.37, 973.39 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.37, 973.39 and 390.63 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.37 : 973.39 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.37/973.39 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.37x = 973.39 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.37x = 380,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,235.34/705.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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